[schwarz19]

I have a 99 Foreman 450 ES.

Even when the machine is not running, if I turn the front wheels all the way to the right or left, the rear brakes engage. The brakes grab hard enough to lock up the rear tires when i push the machine around on a smooth concrete floor.

I think this explains the screeching I hear when I turn sharply while running the machine.

When I straighten out the handlebars, all is fine again.

Anyone have any ideas? I recently purchased this from a private party, and I know one of the rear discs was turned because it was warped, shortly before I bought it.

Thanks!

 

[MAD MUDDER]

it sounds like your brake cable is too short, maby the people you bought it off of got the wrong cable when they replaced it.
-Aaron

 

[regal ryan]

I had the same problem just back the rear brake cablr off till it doesn't grab when turning.

 

[boo]

Could be that your rear brake cable is not routed properly along the frame and tightens when you turn.

 

[MWALLIN]

HAS TO BE WHAT THE OTHERS SAID. NOTHING ELSE MAKES ANY COMMON SENSE TO ME.

 

[schwarz19]

yep, you guys are right -- just needed to loosen up the wingnut to bring pressure off the brake.

by loosening the wingnut, i noticed my parking brake is a little sloppier, but it still does the job.

thanks